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Dublin - Baile Átha Cliath
Co. Dublin - Contae Átha Cliath

Dublin Castle, D2
(Gates of Fortitude and Justice)

Fortitude and Justice

John van Nost the Younger
1750

Description

Statues on the gates of Fortitude and Justice respectively of Dublin Castle:

Fortitude, with spear and lion.
Justice, with sword and scales.

1
2

Artist

John van Nost the Younger (d. 1780), sculptor, active in Dublin since c. 1750, son of John van Nost the Elder

Sources & Information

Information panel at the castle.

Location (N 53°20'35" - W 6°16'3") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: ie075; Photograph: 13 June 2014
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